Magnolia liliiflora 'Serene' (Serene Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | liliiflora |
| Cultivar | 'Serene' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Cultivated in Taranaki, New Zealand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b-8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -17.8-(-6.7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-20 |
| Height | 4-6 m |
| Spread | 4-6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Grows in a pyramid shape. |
| Landscape | Used as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and autumn. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, pale grey bark with brown twigs. |
| Leaf Description | The dark green, ovate leaves are leathery and 10-15 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The cup-shaped flowers are rose-pink and grow 15-20 cm across. |
Photographs
Magnolia liliiflora 'Serene'. form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia liliiflora 'Serene', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.